21 Cottage Street, Bangor, ME 04401
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SOLD
NOV 21, 2025

21 Cottage Street
Bangor, ME 04401

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,852 sqft

$269,000

Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
0% below list $270K
$145/sqft

$269,000

Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
0% below list $270K
$145/sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,852 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by EXP Realty
Bought with: NextHome Experience
Source: Maine Listings, MLS#1639117

Description

Classic Bangor Colonial home featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, offering the perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates. Situated on a deep double lot near parks, schools, shopping, and downtown, this location provides easy access to all Bangor has to offer. With so many features that include updated plumbing and electric, first-floor laundry, gorgeous granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, new kitchen flooring, and fresh paint in many rooms. Three new heat pumps provide efficient heating and cooling most of the year, with the option to add another head to the larger unit, and don't forget the heat pump hot water heater to fill your large, oversized bathtubs! Find your way to the spacious, heated third floor that gives bonus storage or use as potential living or office space. A great basement offers more storage options or a work area. Enclosed front and back porches offer even more options.
Step outside to a large in-town lot, a gardener's delight with gorgeous mature lilacs, shade trees in the back, wild berries, perennials, and gardens with room for more throughout the property. There is plenty of space for projects, entertaining, and play space, and a small hill provides an opportunity for some gentle sledding fun without needing to leave home!

Tastefully updated and truly move-in ready. Call today for more information or to schedule a private showing.
21 Cottage Street, Bangor, ME 04401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,852 sqft single-family home built in 1900. It last sold for the $269,900 asking price on Nov 21, 2025. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2025 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 17, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $275,900, with a rent estimate of $2,686/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$145/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 21 Cottage Street

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Other Room, Other Room 9
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1852 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Utilities OnAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, WasherDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Heat Pump,Hot WaterHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat PumpHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Other, Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: 32 - 36 Inch DoorsFloors: Other, Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PorchFoundation: Stone, Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Gravel,1 - 4 Spaces,Off Street
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1852 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial,Shingle
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $269,900Price Per Sqft: $145/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Oct 11 2025

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bangor
School Information
High School District: Bangor Public Schools

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1852 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8276.4 sqft

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Ceiling Fans, Thermostat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1639117Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1852

Price History for 21 Cottage Street

DatePriceEventSource
11/22/2025$269,900PendingMaine Listings #1639117
11/21/2025$269,000Sold
Maine Listings #1639117
10/17/2025$2,000ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
10/12/2025$269,900ContingentMaine Listings #1639117
10/08/2025$2,000PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
09/28/2025$269,900Listed For SaleMaine Listings #1639117
09/24/2025$2,100PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
09/12/2025$2,150PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
09/03/2025$2,200PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
08/30/2025$2,300Listed For RentZillow Rentals
08/27/2025$280,000ListingRemovedMaine Listings #1630989
08/02/2025$280,000PriceChange
Maine Listings #1630989
07/26/2025$305,000PriceChange
Maine Listings #1630989
07/18/2025$319,000Listed For SaleMaine Listings #1630989
06/24/2019$199,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/10/2019$199,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/20/2017$168,000Sold
Maine Listings #1320015
08/28/2017$169,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/18/2017$174,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/15/2017$179,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/10/2017$184,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/01/2017$189,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/08/2017$49,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/23/2017$49,900PendingAgent Provided
12/07/2016$49,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
06/20/2014$59,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided

Market trends in Bangor

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$306K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
Price per sq ft
$187
$1MoM
Available listings
118
10MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,437
Assessment$231,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 21 Cottage Street

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
19 Thomas Hill Road, Bangor, ME
0.10
Single-Family Home
$286,500
08/11/25
3
2
1,753
77 Cottage Street, Bangor, ME
0.13
Single-Family Home
$289,000
08/11/25
3
2
1,792
55 Cottage Street, Bangor, ME
0.08
Single-Family Home
$280,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,300
23 Holland Street, Bangor, ME
0.12
Single-Family Home
$337,400
11/03/25
3
1.5
1,612
43 Holland Street, Bangor, ME
0.17
Single-Family Home
$220,000
11/06/25
3
1.5
1,531
253 Ohio Street, Bangor, ME
0.18
Single-Family Home
$350,000
03/20/26
4
2
2,379
22 14th Street, Bangor, ME
0.18
Single-Family Home
$345,000
07/06/26
3
2
1,304
50 14th Street, Bangor, ME
0.21
Single-Family Home
$280,000
05/14/26
3
2.5
1,584
139 Fourteenth Street, Bangor, ME
0.41
Single-Family Home
$330,000
09/04/25
3
2
1,892

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What Locals Say about Bangor

At least 277 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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    "Great area, most people are very friendly and like to help i love Bangor. Give it a shot never know til u try here."
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    "Good areas to walk around with your dog, barely owners pick up after their dog and plus got to be careful due to needles being left On the ground "
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    "I drive my own car i have noticed there are too many stop lights and there straight lanes turn into turn only way too often without notice"
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    "Halloween on Maple street there’s nothing quite like it Summer Concert series Fourth of July and Many City parks and Forests "
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  • Kenirae Fitzpatrick
    "Not a bad place easy to get around and it all leads back to the same place. I like living down here and like all it has to offer"
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    " There is a dog park and lots of trails! multiple pet supply stores. Dog friendly parks. Most homes have 1 acre lots, so big back yards! "
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    "its friendly, beautiful and a great place to raise a family. Its close to shopping and has great city parks and hiking trails. "
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  • Hanna H.
    "I drive my car. Everything I need is within 10 minutes from my house. Traffic is only bad around downtown, and on broadway to get to the highway in the mornings."
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  • Amanda C.
    "I live close to the interstate and it is a quick 15-20 minute commute to work at the University of Maine. "
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  • Jcraig898
    "Friendly, kid and animal friendly. Schools are excellent. Downtown is generally well maintained. New businesses appearing all the time. Close to waterfront concerts and events. Relatively safe and low crime "
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  • Christian B.
    "There are a few parks and public pools throughout the area, walking trails are relatively clean and safe. I'd still suggest to take precautions for your safety like anyone should anywhere. "
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  • Danielle P.
    "Roads are kept clear but there is a lot of bad potholes, the worst ones do usually get filled in and traffic is medium to heavy if there are events.. daily commute is fair early in the morning"
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    "It is a safe area, schools are good, Quiet, no fear here. Sports are as good as you make them. Music and theater need help "
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  • Amanda C.
    "We all look out for each other and our families. It is a wonderful community to raise a family in. We hope to be in this same neighborhood until our son graduates high school. "
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    "Family friendly neighborhood and even the streets can be used as playgrounds. Especially Glencove has a geometry that keeps all cars below the 25 mph speed limit and since the street goes nowhere, just loops back to Saratoga, low volume of traffic. "
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  • Sarah C.
    "Public transport is okay but lengthy on the bus, great travel or commute options in personal vehicles. "
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  • Tanmmorey
    "I love being with my family during our annual Health fair, gathering for our cultural harvest to give thanks, nature walks through family vacations where we go canoeing, swimming, sharing music, song, and stories, and building community gardens."
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  • Alysa S.
    "They have dog bags and trash cans at all the grass areas,so the ground is pretty clean. Also the pet owners are all really kind and friendly."
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  • AllenMom
    "This is a wonderful neighborhood to raise a family and has a great school system and beautiful parks/playgrounds. "
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  • Benjamin S.
    "Lots of kids near where I live, but it’s not exactly the best place to live as far as apartments go. Thin walls, no privacy or fences your neighbors are always no less then 20 to 30 feet away."
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  • Erica Strickland
    "I have lived in the Bangor area for 8 months now and everyone around me is very nice and always say "hi". I like the convenience of the stores being close by."
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  • Rebecka
    "Good trails to walk dogs, however, Not enough trash cans to throw poop bags away. Finishing rentals that accept dogs is also difficult. "
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  • Rebecka
    "We celebrated Harry Potter’s 20th anniversary and they decorate the town for Christmas. There are many local shops"
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    "My neighborhood has public transportation but it could be greatly improved. If I were to take it, I wouldn’t know how to start. This is coming from someone who could only get around with public transit back in the day. But then I lived in Europe. I drive my own car now. "
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  • Tom323ci
    "There are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood. The only worry I would have if I owned a dog is a random dog off of a lease attacking my dog. "
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    "Bangor is a Great small area neighborhoods for families to raise children - yet close to everything you need. "
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  • Julie l.
    "it's not made up of box homes or homes from the 1900's. it's quiet and reminds you of a neighborhood from the 1950s. "
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    "Small neighborhood with very friendly people. Everything is close by and easily accessible from anywhere in the neighborhood"
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    "Great for kids. 5 playgrounds/parks, public pool with slide and schools all walking distance. Waterfront concerts, great plays and so much more all close by. "
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    "The pleasant mix of culture. The parks, and mostly the fact a door can be left unlocked and unopened while living in an urban setting. "
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